Notes: Steering Rod - Cam Gear Brand Rack You can determine what type of Rack & Pinion was originaly installed on the car by locating a service plate found on the Trunk frame or Door pillar. It will list many different components, with one being the "Steering Gear". On this plate, to the right of the words steering gear you will see a number - 2/3/4/5. The numbers 2, 4, or 5 designates a Cam Gear rack was used, number 3 designates a ZF rack was used.